Enid to Newkirk is 82.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 37 minutes via Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Oklahoma, traversing the familiar Great Plains region. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a fast highway cruise. With only 1 recommended day, this is a straightforward trip that doesn't require extensive planning, offering a simple journey between two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Enid, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
24.1 mi
25m
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
20.4 mi
20m
West South Avenue
15.5 mi
17m
US 77
8.9 mi
14m
East Owen K. Garriott Road
6.4 mi
9m
Pleasant View Road
5.4 mi
6m
South Main Street
0.5 mi
1m
Cimarron Turnpike
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
— 24.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Enid, OK and Newkirk, OK.
1
Start on South Grand Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·South Grand Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 412; CR E0430
6.4 mi·9 min·East Owen K. Garriott Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 64; US 412; CR E0425
24 mi·25 min·Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 412
0.4 mi·23 sec·Cimarron Turnpike
Toward US 412 East: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 35 North: WichitaUse the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35; US 64
20 mi·20 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 214Toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right onto US 60
16 mi·17 min·West South Avenue
Toward US 60 East: Tonkawa, Ponca CityUse the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto US 77; US 60 Business
6.9 mi·11 min·US 77; US 60 Business
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 77; OK 11
1.2 mi·1 min·US 77; OK 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 77; OK 11
5.4 mi·6 min·Pleasant View Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right onto US 77
0.8 mi·1 min·US 77
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 77
0.5 mi·1 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto East 7th Street
69 ft·1 sec·East 7th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
East 7th Street
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour 37 minute duration, you have a lot of flexibility with this trip. Starting your drive anytime in the morning or afternoon should allow you to complete it well before dark. Since there are no recommended stops, you can decide on the fly if you need to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the $13 fuel cost suggests limited services directly on the route. The longest stretch is over 24 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Enid, OK, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newkirk, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Enid, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Enid, OK
This is one driving day of about 82.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Enid, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway for about 24.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.2 and 81.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
31.2 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward I 35 North: Wichita
8
51.8 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 214
Toward US 60: Tonkawa, Ponca City
7
52 mi into trip|~57m in|US 60 / West South Avenue
Turn right onto US 60 / West South Avenue toward US 60 East: Tonkawa, Ponca City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward US 60 East: Tonkawa, Ponca City
6
67.5 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 77; US 60 Business
Turn left onto US 77; US 60 Business
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
81.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 77 / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 77 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.87 one way
$25.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.13
$28.25
premium
$4.89
$15.84
$31.68
diesel
$5.61
$18.17
$36.34
Estimated Tolls: $0.02
Cimarron Turnpike
(0.4 mi)$0.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.7
0
$8.64
$3.95
Efficient EV
20.6
0
$7.20
$3.29
EV Truck/SUV
32.9
0
$11.52
$5.27
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Enid, OK
Late night
in Enid on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newkirk, OK
Late night
in Newkirk on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through a series of turns and local roads rather than a continuous highway. Only 11% of the drive is on highways, so be prepared for more frequent changes in speed and direction. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.1 miles on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. This suggests a drive that requires your attention to navigation and local road conditions.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.2 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles (US 60 / West South Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Enid, OK to Newkirk, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Ponca City along the way.
Ponca City
51.8 mi in|~57m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 82.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Trooper Chris Van Krevelen Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.02 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 52 miles (US 60 / West South Avenue): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newkirk, OK before heading back.
